@neilbrideau.bsky.social is someone who shows up daily for comics people with his work @radiatorcomics.bsky.social, and now we can all show up for him. Preorder his book now! www.radiatorcomics.com/shop/uncateg...
Cara Bean
@carabeancomics.bsky.social
I love drawing with people! Bring me your art, comics, and dogs. My book, Here I Am, I Am Me: An Illustrated Guide to Mental Health was released in 2024 by Workman Publishing. https://www.carabeancomics.com/ (she/they)
Cartoonists, I’d love to hear your stories! For local resources, please check out @defend612.bsky.social defend612.com
![ICE OUT
Cartoonists against ICE
Calling on cartoonists and artists to tell your stories about the ICE occupation of your towns and cities!
*4-panel comics*
*3:4 Instagram format*
Use this Blue: *There is a color drop block of blue to copy *
Use these hashtags:
#iceout[your city]
#iceoutmpls
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A thoughtful obituary for beloved cartoonist Dan Moynihan by Dave Kierch: www.tcj.com/remembering-...
Remembering Dan Moynihan, 1973-2025 - The Comics Journal
The news came out towards the end of the month that Boston cartoonist, illustrator and children's author Dan Moynihan passed away on Dec. 21 due to a medical emergency. He was 52. His friend Dave Kier...
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This won't happen until February 2026, but I'm excited about a new library workshop at the Reading Public Library in MA. readingpl.libnet.info/event/15059259
Doodling Secret Messages for Teens!
Doodling Secret Messages is a heartwarming workshop where tiny drawings carry big meaning.
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Big Fizzle Announcement! Fizzle No. 6 by @whittaylor.bsky.social is at the printer, and the series is being extended to a SEVENTH issue! Read all about it at www.radiatorcomics.com/2025/10/26/f...
Lucky me! @noethematt.bsky.social is sharing my work on a cart with all these wonderful graphic medicine books!
Matthew Noe@noethematt.bsky.social · 10mo agoToday's cart of random #GraphicMedicine for a class session at Countway! (I pull from what's available on the shelves, day of, so I'm very often missing key titles for these show and tells, like, idk, the Manifesto 😅)
This Tuesday on Cape Cod! www.sturgislibrary.org/event/author...
Adolescent Mental Health with Author Cara Bean | Sturgis Library Cape Cod Event
For adolescents 12+, parents, caregivers, educators, & anyone else who wants to learn about this critical topic. Cara Bean is ... Read more
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It's Banned Books Week! It's time for the MA legislature to pass a Freedom to Read bill that protects librarians + educators from harassment; and protects authors, creators, booksellers, + publishers from economic harm due to censorship. I support An Act Regarding Free Expression (H.3594/S.2328).
Time to support Alec's Kickstarter! ✍️💚
Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 10mo agoYOWZA! The Isle of Elsi Book Three Kickstarter is 82% funded! www.kickstarter.com/projects/lon... If 35 more people order a book, we'll hit the funding goal! Thanks to everyone who has backed the project and/or helped me spread the word about this campaign. Together we can make this book!
This free festival is returning to Concord-Carlisle High School on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 9am-2pm. You’ll get the chance to meet the following authors and illustrators, hear about how they created their books, and learn how you can write or draw your own!
I'm looking forward to being a part of this sensory-sensitive show on September 6th at the Meadowbrook School in Weston, MA.
Calmer Con Boston@calmercon.bsky.social · 12mo agoCartoonist, author, and doodler extraordinaire @carabeancomics.bsky.social will be leading a Mindful Doodling workshop at Calmer Con. All ages and skill levels welcome—anyone can enjoy the benefits of drawing. Register now and draw with us September 6th: www.calmercon.org/events/calme...
We have great weather for Aha Night in New Bedford today. I'll be hosting a comics and doodle space in the library downtown from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Drop by and say hello!
Jarrett J. Krosoczka and John Patrick Green, Cara Bean, Jannie Ho, Mark Parisi, Debbie Dadey, Angeli Rafer, Dave London, Pete Chianca! @studiojjk.bsky.social @carabeancomics.bsky.social @jannieho.bsky.social @angeliraferart.bsky.social @davelondoncartoons.bsky.social www.bostoncomicarts.org/alyac
First, I'll answer emails and be a person, but then it's time to hide away and draw somewhere.
A youth services librarian has set up a petition asking Crunchyroll to reinstate their library outreach program - you can sign it here: chng.it/DS96MVfPQf #TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibraries @mangalibrarian.bsky.social @bespokelib.bsky.social
Bring Back Crunchyroll's Library Outreach Program - Save Library Anime Clubs
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
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In this episode of "Classroom Chronicle," host Pete Braley tackles the issue of student mental health with Dr. Kathleen Mackenzie, Coordinator of Clinical and Behavioral Services for New Bedford Public Schools, and Cara Bean. youtu.be/KDD-hLLBrZU?...
Classroom Chronicle: Student Mental Health
YouTube video by City of New Bedford
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Here I Am, I Am Me: An Illustrated Guide to Mental Health was shortlisted for the Graphic Medicine International Comics Awards. What a wonderful honor! www.graphicmedicine.org/announcing-t...
Announcing the Shortlists for the 2025 GMIC Awards | Graphic Medicine
The Graphic Medicine International Collective (GMIC) is thrilled to announce the works shortlisted for the 2025 GMIC Awards. These awards honor outstanding health-related comic projects in three categ...
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Hello, MICE friends! It's the announcement you've been waiting for- MICE 2025's exhibition dates are here! The show will take place at Boston University's Fuller Building on December 6 and 7. Mark your calendars and keep on the lookout for upcoming application dates!
Get yourself some original art and support @calmercon.bsky.social!
Calmer Con Boston@calmercon.bsky.social · last yr.Support Calmer Con by bidding on exclusive works from some exciting cartoonists including: @ericafails.bsky.social, @galegalligan.bsky.social, @chriseliopoulos.bsky.social, @jesselonergan.bsky.social and more signed items. Bid: givebutter.com/c/CALMERCON2... Give: givebutter.com/c/CALMERCON25
Because I’m dog sitting for @barbarianlord.bsky.social this week, the transformation is already happening.
Comics Easy as ABC! By Ivan Brunetti and Francoise Mouly (Toon Books) is a great! So helpful for teaching comics.
Picture & Panel was a special evening on Monday with Marjorie Liu and @tinalugo.bsky.social at the Boston Figurative Arts Center. Thank you @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social for making these comics community events.
Can't wait to be in Portland Maine celebrating comics and free expression THIS WEEKEND! It's almost time for CAMP!
Comic Arts Maine Portland@comicartsmaineport.bsky.social · last yr.Have we mentioned that CAMP is in just FOUR DAYS?!? April 5th at the Portland Public Library! Don't forget to sign up for workshops and panels! www.comicartsmaineportland.com/programming2...
I love and support my trans friends and students! 🌷🏳️⚧️ #transdayofvisibilty
Here is a study that is of great interest to me and easy to participate in. To top it off, it was created by the most wonderful bear/therapist featured in Here I Am, I Am Me. (It only takes a few minutes to complete the survey.) Do it!
Therapy Comics@therapycomics.bsky.social · last yr.We are inviting participants for a study to compare how comics and illustrated text help people with depression and anxiety remember tips about how to improve their sleep habits. If you are 16 or older, please consider joining us to contribute to valuable research. See below for details.
What a wonderful weekend I had with @neuromusings.bsky.social and her smart students!
Dr. Aparna Shah 🧠 👩🔬@neuromusings.bsky.social · last yr.Super excited to host @carabeancomics.bsky.social. She's conducting a Science Comics Lab for my students' community-engaged learning project on the Neuroscience of Drug Addiction!
